Wastewater Rates and Stormwater Fees

Sewer rates

We calculate your sewer charges by multiplying your actual water consumption (measured in MCF, or 7,480 gallons) by the appropriate sewer rate. The base charge (perhaps denoted on your bill as a Cost-Recovery Charge) is then added to that total.

Stormwater fees

The Regional Stormwater Management Program is funded by a fee on your Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District bill. The fees are calculated based on the amount of impervious surface area on your property, such as rooftops, driveways, and patios. To confirm the stormwater fee tier assigned to your property, visit our Fee Finder tool.

2018-2019 stormwater fees

Type of property

Impervious surface area (sq. ft.)*

2018

2019

Residential

Tier 1

Less than 2,000

$3.09

$3.09

Tier 2/Base

2,000-3,999

$5.15

$5.15

Tier 3

4,000 or more

$9.27

$9.27

Homestead

Any size

$2.07

$2.07

Non-residential

Per ERU, or 3,000 square feet

$5.15

$5.15

2016-2017 stormwater fees

Type of property

Residential, Tier 1

Impervious surface area (sq. ft.)*

Less than 2,000

2016

$3.09

2017

$3.09

Type of property

Residential, Tier 2/Base

Impervious surface area (sq. ft.)*

2,000 – 3,999

2016

$5.15

2017

$5.15

Type of property

Residential, Tier 3

Impervious surface area (sq. ft.)*

4,000 or more

2016

$9.27

2017

$9.27

Type of property

Residential, Homestead rate

Impervious surface area (sq. ft.)*

Any size

2016

$2.07

2017

$2.07

Type of property

Non-residential

Impervious surface area (sq. ft.)*

Per ERU, or 3,000 square feet

2016

$5.15

2017

$5.15

All fees above are per month.

*Impervious surface area (estimated) includes hard surfaces on your property such as rooftops, driveways, or decks/patios which contribute to increasing stormwater runoff. See your property calculations.

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About us

Our mission is to provide progressive management of sewage and stormwater through fiscal responsibility, innovation, and community partnerships.Our vision is to be the environmental leader in enhancing quality of life in the region and protecting its water resources.